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“GEORGIA OFFERS TREMENDOUS INFRASTRUCTUREºFROM PORTS TO ROADS TO AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTº THAT HAS ATTRACTED NUMEROUS HIGH¶QUALITY FREIGHT CARRIERS, MANUFACTURERS, LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION, AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES.”
system) platform allows clients to plan, organize, and manage their global shipments in one easy-to-use global solution. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, nVision has corporate of ces strategically placed around the world. Locations include Costa Rica (Central America); Ningbo, China; Noida, India; Kolkata, India; Cluj, Romania; Maastricht, Netherlands; and Glasgow, Scotland. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE “While headquartered in Atlanta, we focus on global companies to partner with and that is why we have of ces all over the world,” explains Stewart
¨BRIAN THOMPSON CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, SMC 3
integrations to connect shippers, logistics service providers, and their asset- based providers. “There is a tremendous opportunity to increase proactive monitoring, automation, and leverage data to create solutions that result in savings and more effective management across the supply chain,” Thompson says. “Watch for SMC³, as a top-tier logistics data and technology provider, to continue innovating in this space with new solutions to be unveiled in 2023 and beyond.” ÁV¹¼¹¶Á GöƺÃ: WORLDWIDE REACH More than just a North American logistics powerhouse, Georgia’s strength and reach extends around the world. That power is exempli ed by the role of Atlanta-based nVision Global, a world leader in global freight management solutions and services. The company specializes in freight audit and payment, order management, supplier management, visibility, TMS, and freight spend analytics. Its Impact TMS (transportation management
Then there are the unique advantages of Georgia’s place on the map. “Georgia offers tremendous infrastructure—from ports to roads to an international airport—that has attracted numerous high-quality freight carriers, manufacturers, logistics and transportation, and technology companies,” Thompson says. “Their presence ensures there are many partners within a geographically concentrated area with which to innovate and collaborate.” As part of its corporate citizenship and community outreach initiatives, SMC³ partners with nonpro ts and educational institutions around Atlanta to provide community assistance and work with young adults to educate them on the professional bene ts of pursuing a career in logistics and supply chain. In addition, SMC³ distinguishes itself as a particular Georgia logistics asset through its annual Jump Start conference in January. The conference brings together more than 600 key players and executives from across the country to meet, network, and learn from transportation industry experts. SMC³ plans to continue developing
Dunsmore, nVision’s senior vice president, supply chain services. That global perspective gives
nVision a special appreciation for the unique assets of Georgia. Dunsmore cites the state’s centralized location for distribution and ful llment; the advantages of its Charleston, Brunswick, and Savannah ports; and its geographical position as a “gateway to Florida.” Furthermore, a major plus is access to Georgia’s array of top universities and supply chain professionals, including the Atlanta branch of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). “We have partnered with and nancially support the local CSCMP chapter to help further their cause and to work with local supply chain professionals,” says Dunsmore, who adds that a past nVision executive served as the Atlanta chapter’s president. One of the most signi cant changes in logistics that has occurred in recent years is an increased demand for visibility and
“WHILE HEADQUARTERED IN ATLANTA, WE FOCUS ON GLOBAL COMPANIES TO PARTNER WITH AND THAT IS WHY WE HAVE OFFICES ALL OVER THE WORLD. WE HAVE REFINED OUR TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR OUR GLOBAL CUSTOMERS.” ¨STEWART DUNSMORE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES, ÁVISION GLOBAL
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